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Governance Upskilling for Board Members
Good governance is essential to the sustainability and continuous improvement of independent schools. CAIS recognizes the critical role that Governors and Trustees play in school leadership. We are grateful to the dedicated volunteers who bring their diverse backgrounds and commitment to enhancing our school communities.
To support Governors in independent schools, CAIS offers a variety of programs throughout the year, including:
- Governance Guide (free digital version for members; print version available to members at a discounted rate and to non-members for a higher fee)
- Member schools can access a free digital version through CAIS Connect. Non-members can order a print copy here.
- New Chairs Orientation (exclusive to CAIS Member Schools)
- CAIServices Advisors (available to all schools)
- Our advisors have a track record of success in various areas, including governance, strategic planning, and leadership development. Find out more here.
- Governance Workshops (free for members; available to non-members for a fee)
- Interactive sessions designed to enhance the governance skills of board members. Non-CAIS members can participate for a fee of $75 if affiliated with regional partners (QAIS, CIS Ontario, ISABC) or $150 for all other participants. See details below.
- Fireside Chats on Emerging and Important Issues (free for members; available to non-members for a fee)
- Engaging discussions led by experts on pressing issues relevant to independent school boards. Non-CAIS members can participate for a fee of $75 if affiliated with regional partners (QAIS, CIS Ontario, ISABC) or $150 for all other participants. See details below.
Upcoming Governance Workshops (via Zoom)
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Hosted by: Richard Powers from Rotman School of Business, Toronto
Hosted by: Richard Powers from Rotman School of Business, Toronto
We are thrilled to offer new governance workshops specifically designed to enhance the leadership skills of independent school board members. These interactive, two-hour orientation and overview sessions will provide valuable insights and practical tools to support effective governance.
Workshop Dates (choose the session that best fits your schedule):
- October 8, 2025 from 6-8 PM ET
- November 25, 2025 from 6-8 PM ET
- February 11, 2026 from 6-8 PM ET
- April 22, 2026 from 6-8 PM ET
Registration:
All workshops take place virtually on Zoom.
- CAIS School Board Members: Please log in to CAIS Connect to register for free.
- Not a CAIS School Board Member? If your school is a member of CIS Ontario, ISABC, or QAIS, you can join a workshop session for a $75 fee. For all other participants, the fee is $150. Register here. After completing the form and payment, you will be redirected to a Zoom registration form. Once the Zoom registration is complete, you will receive all the necessary details to attend the webinar.
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NEW! FIRESIDE CHATS ON EMERGING AND IMPORTANT ISSUES (via Zoom)
In addition to the case-study based upskilling workshops that are being provided for all boards, we will be providing opportunities for fireside chats with Canadian and International experts for topical and emerging issues relevant to the fiduciary, strategic, and generative needs of CAIS School Boards.
Note:
All workshops take place virtually on Zoom.- CAIS Members: Participate in these sessions at no additional cost.
- Non-CAIS Members: Join for a fee of $75 per session for those affiliated with regional partners (QAIS, CIS Ontario, ISABC), or $150 per session for all other non-members.
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Cybersecurity Risks and Governance: 2025 Update
Cybersecurity Risks and Governance: 2025 Update
Hosted by: Michael Parent from SFU Beedie School of Business, Vancouver
(Took place on September 17, 2025)
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AI and Governance: Fiduciary and Strategic Imperatives
AI and Governance: Fiduciary and Strategic Imperatives
Hosted by: Aida Sijamic Wahid from University of Toronto
(Took place on September 23, 2025)
What comes after: We've hired a great Head!
What comes after: We've hired a great Head!
Hosted by: Cheryle Beaumont, ISABC Chair
(Took place on November 4, 2025)
EDI at the Board Level: Y2 conversation
EDI at the Board Level: Y2 conversation
Hosted by: Aida Sijamic Wahid from University of Toronto
Date & Time: January 28, 2026 from 6:30-7:30 PM ET
CAIS Members: Please log in to CAIS Connect to register at no cost.
Non-members: Register here.
All hands on deck - the Board's role during a school crisis
All hands on deck - the Board's role during a school crisis
Hosted by: Cheryle Beaumont, ISABC Chair
Date & Time: May 5, 2026 from 7-8 PM ET
CAIS Members: Please log in to CAIS Connect to register at no cost.
Non-members: Register here.
More topics and sessions will be added as needed or requested by school boards. Please reach out to anand@cais.ca if you would like to see a particular topic featured or would like to contribute an expert to support our network.